How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing
The article discusses the rising trend of 'looksmaxxing,' in which young boys and men pursue extreme measures to enhance their physical appearance, often influenced by harmful online communities. Experts warn of serious mental and physical health risks, including body dysmorphia, steroid use, and dangerous practices like 'bonesmashing.' The movement is linked to the incel community and promotes white supremacist ideals, emphasizing a narrow, Eurocentric standard of male attractiveness.
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Explainer Culture How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing May 1, 20265:01 AM ET By Alana Wise Young boys are being enticed to engage in risky behaviors in pursuit of the perfect body and face, as part of an increasingly popular trend called looksmaxxing. Malte Mueller/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Malte Mueller/Getty Images Scrolling down the feed of the average adolescent boy might reveal a lot about their interests, from video games and sports content to something perhaps less familiar to parents: looksmaxxing — a viral movement that urges the radical improvement of physical appearance. It's Been a Minute "Looksmaxxing" is teaching men that pretty hurts. Many teens are interested in working out.
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